Protein Chicken Parmesan - KETO (CC)

 

Protein Chicken Parm

This KETO dish got rave reviews on IG. By substituting mozzarella cheese with cottage cheese, it increases the protein grams considerably and makes the macros insanely good. Bon Appetite! 

Ingredients: 

• 2 Chicken Breasts
• 1 tsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
• 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese
• 2 T Parmigiano Reggiano
• Dash Salt, Pepper & Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp Oregano/Italian Seasoning
• Dash Red Chili Flakes (optional)

Instructions: 

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Butterfly the chicken breast and flatten to an even thickness. Tenderize with a rolling pin. 
• Season generously with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Bake in the oven at 220°C (425°F) for 15 minutes.
• Top with marinara sauce, cottage cheese, parmesan, oregano and chilli flakes.
• Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese is golden (about 5 minutes).

Macros:

• Makes  large 2 servings
• Calories: 443 cal | Net Carbs: 4 g | Protein: 74 g | Fat: 16 g 
• Source: @stealth_health_life

Protein Blueberry Ice Cream * (CC GY)

 

Protein Ice Cream

Creamy, tangy, and bursting with blueberry flavor. Cottage cheese creates a cheesecake-like richness while keeping the dessert high in protein. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cups blueberries
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions: 

• Cook blueberries in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened. Cool completely.
• Blend cottage cheese, yogurt, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
• Fold in cooled blueberries, leaving some swirls.
• Transfer to a freezer-safe container.
• Freeze for 4–5 hours, stirring every hour for the first 3 hours.
• Let stand 5 minutes before scooping.

Macros:

• Makes 4 cups - 4 servings
• Calories: 100 cal | Net Carbs: 10 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 2 g 
• Source: IG: 
  carlylembofit